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DamianJ · 08-15-2012, 11:00 AM

I have a question.

We have a phrase in England: "I couldn't care less". It means that even if I tried, I could not care less about something.

It seems you use a similar phrase: "I could care less".

Can you explain what it means?

That you COULD care less, but you're just not going to?

It makes little sense to me. Seems like you took our phrase and cocked it up. But I am sure that can't be the case. So please enlighten me.

KTHXBYE.

Sly · 08-15-2012, 11:01 AM

Truth is we are all just so fucking stupid that we don't know the right way to say it.

Jman · 08-15-2012, 11:02 AM

bahhhhhh moi j'm'en crisse

BlackCrayon · 08-15-2012, 11:10 AM

only people with little grasp of the english language (which is many) screw it up and say could instead of couldn't.

HushMoney · 08-15-2012, 11:11 AM

we bow to the brits.....

NaughtyVisions · 08-15-2012, 11:14 AM

It's supposed to be "couldn't care less" here, too. But people are so fucking lazy they can't be bothered to say it correctly. It annoys the piss out of me when people say it wrong, for the exact reason you've stated...what they are saying is that they actually do care.

SuckOnThis · 08-15-2012, 11:16 AM

The same reason people in the south say 'warsh', retardation.

Rochard · 08-15-2012, 11:20 AM

My wife and I have a saying called "not my problem dot com". I swear I should register that if it isn't already taken.

Brad Mitchell · 08-15-2012, 11:21 AM

Will I see you in London next month?

Brad

Rochard · 08-15-2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

Truth is we are all just so fucking stupid that we don't know the right way to say it.

I think your right. We mean the same thing, we just say it wrong.

Wizzo · 08-15-2012, 11:25 AM

Using a contraction might be thought of as caring, so we just shorten it even more though it means the same.

DamageX · 08-15-2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wizzo

Using a contraction might be thought of as caring, so we just shorten it even more though it means the same.

In order not to confuse the (American) listener with too many words, right?

96ukssob · 08-15-2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamianJ

I have a question.

We have a phrase in England: "I couldn't care less". It means that even if I tried, I could not care less about something.

It seems you use a similar phrase: "I could care less".

Can you explain what it means?

That you COULD care less, but you're just not going to?

It makes little sense to me. Seems like you took our phrase and cocked it up. But I am sure that can't be the case. So please enlighten me.

KTHXBYE.

We use it as an ignorant way of saying "Although I don't care what you are telling me, I'm listening to what you have to say, but I'm giving you the decency of letting your words enter my brain, but I could walk away and not give a shit at all."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

Truth is we are all just so fucking stupid that we don't know the right way to say it.

Barry-xlovecam · 08-15-2012, 12:51 PM

Tell someone who cares is synonymous ...

could/ko͝od/
Verb:

Used to indicate possibility

ShoeBox · 08-15-2012, 01:22 PM

I could care less = I don't really give a fuck

such as when Paul Markham thinks he's funny making stupid threads i say , i could care less about your stupid threads paul

which is I dont really give a fuck about your thread paul

L-Pink · 08-15-2012, 01:24 PM

I couldn't care less about this topic.

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Harmon · 08-15-2012, 01:25 PM

Actually we could care less, we just happen to make you feel more important. So we kind of try to care a little bit.

DamianJ · 08-15-2012, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad Mitchell

Will I see you in London next month?

Brad

How could I possible pass up seeing you?

Looking forward to it.

DamianJ · 08-15-2012, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harmon

Actually we could care less, we just happen to make you feel more important. So we kind of try to care a little bit.

Is it wrong I am aroused by this pic?

MaDalton · 08-15-2012, 01:28 PM

saying "could of" when meaning "could have" annoys me much more. and i am not even a native english speaker

sperbonzo · 08-15-2012, 01:31 PM

Yes, the US has screwed that saying up pretty badly, and it annoys me as well when people use it wrongly, but having lived in the UK for 4 years at one point in my life, I can safely say that many people in the UK manage to mangle English pretty badly also..... not just in terms of phrases, but in swallowing whole syllables in words. Some Brits can't even understand each other! (e.g. Geordies and Cockneys)

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Sid70 · 08-15-2012, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jman

bahhhhhh moi j'm'en crisse

Celine Dion?

Sid70 · 08-15-2012, 01:37 PM

Freaky_Akula · 08-15-2012, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochard

I think your right. We mean the same thing, we just say it wrong.

you're...

CyberHustler · 08-15-2012, 01:44 PM

I care very little about this phrase and how people say it (especially in england)... but don't fret, I could care less... just choose not to 'cause I'm nice like that.

pornmasta · 08-15-2012, 01:52 PM

i don't give a shit

sarettah · 08-15-2012, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaDalton

saying "could of" when meaning "could have" annoys me much more. and i am not even a native english speaker

It's actually could've, just sounds like could of.

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MaDalton · 08-15-2012, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarettah

It's actually could've, just sounds like could of.

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people actually WRITE "could of", i can show you a few examples right here on GFY

sarettah · 08-15-2012, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaDalton

people actually WRITE "could of", i can show you a few examples right here on GFY

Well, what can I say, they are idiots ;p

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edited in: I hope that I have never typed that...lol

DVTimes · 08-15-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamianJ

I have a question.

We have a phrase in England: "I couldn't care less". It means that even if I tried, I could not care less about something.

It seems you use a similar phrase: "I could care less".

Can you explain what it means?

That you COULD care less, but you're just not going to?

It makes little sense to me. Seems like you took our phrase and cocked it up. But I am sure that can't be the case. So please enlighten me.

KTHXBYE.

damian tells lies and is not to be trusted

peterk · 08-15-2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamianJ

I have a question.

We have a phrase in England: "I couldn't care less". It means that even if I tried, I could not care less about something.

It seems you use a similar phrase: "I could care less".

Can you explain what it means?

That you COULD care less, but you're just not going to?

It makes little sense to me. Seems like you took our phrase and cocked it up. But I am sure that can't be the case. So please enlighten me.

KTHXBYE.

you are british that is why you are stupid.

peterk · 08-15-2012, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochard

My wife and I have a saying called "not my problem dot com". I swear I should register that if it isn't already taken.

do you also say lol too?

NaughtyRob · 08-15-2012, 03:02 PM

This one is correct of course.
"I could care less".

halfpint · 08-15-2012, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamianJ

Is it wrong I am aroused by this pic?

Nope it must be a Brit thing cause I got aroused by that piccy too

Colmike9 · 08-15-2012, 03:14 PM

The idiots that everyone refers to as being 'dumb Americans' are also made fun of by other Americans, they just give everyone a bad name..

I fucking hate that I can't call someone a fucking retard without everyone being so damn defensive when it's that retard's fault for being so ignorant and/or stupid.. Same with fat people, you did it to yourself.

08-15-2012, 11:00 AM	#1
DamianJ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: A magical land Posts: 15,808	Dear Americans I have a question. We have a phrase in England: "I couldn't care less". It means that even if I tried, I could not care less about something. It seems you use a similar phrase: "I could care less". Can you explain what it means? That you COULD care less, but you're just not going to? It makes little sense to me. Seems like you took our phrase and cocked it up. But I am sure that can't be the case. So please enlighten me. KTHXBYE.

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NaughtyVisions Confirmed User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,204	It's supposed to be "couldn't care less" here, too. But people are so fucking lazy they can't be bothered to say it correctly. It annoys the piss out of me when people say it wrong, for the exact reason you've stated...what they are saying is that they actually do care.

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08-15-2012, 01:22 PM	#15
ShoeBox So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brazil Posts: 2,056	I could care less = I don't really give a fuck such as when Paul Markham thinks he's funny making stupid threads i say , i could care less about your stupid threads paul which is I dont really give a fuck about your thread paul

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sperbonzo I'd rather be on my boat. Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 9,743	Yes, the US has screwed that saying up pretty badly, and it annoys me as well when people use it wrongly, but having lived in the UK for 4 years at one point in my life, I can safely say that many people in the UK manage to mangle English pretty badly also..... not just in terms of phrases, but in swallowing whole syllables in words. Some Brits can't even understand each other! (e.g. Geordies and Cockneys) . __________________ Michael Sperber / Acella Financial LLC/ Online Payment Processing [email protected] / http://Acellafinancial.com/ ICQ 177961090 / Tel +1 909 NET BILL / Skype msperber

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CyberHustler So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 25,214	I care very little about this phrase and how people say it (especially in england)... but don't fret, I could care less... just choose not to 'cause I'm nice like that. Last edited by CyberHustler; 08-15-2012 at 01:47 PM..

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